Minoru Takada
Acting
Biography
Minoru Takada (December 20, 1899 - December 27, 1977) was an actor and film producer in the Taisho and Showa periods, he appeared in over 230 films between 1924 and 1971. His wife was the former actress Mikiko Mitsuki. Description above from the Wikipedia article Minoru Takada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: December 20, 1899
Place of Birth: Higashinaruse, Ogachi, Akita, Japan
Known For
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1
The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along his journey through various provinces. Here, a lively and entertaining tale unfolds, filled with swordplay where heroes and villains clash, intertwined with heartwarming humor.
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
In World War II, the commanding officer of a sub, against his will takes on board two Western diplomats, to take them to the Canaries and arrange an armistice. When they get there, peace has been declared, but the sub's crew don't know as their radio has failed. They send their passengers ashore and go out to face a final battle...
Ultra Q
As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public. With allies and science aiding them on their journey, the trio must separate myth from history as they explore the greater mysteries of these occurrences: are they unrelated, or is this barrage somehow a portent of even worse things to come?
Twilight Saloon
Set in a tavern, director Tomu Uchida depicts the joys and sorrows of the people who gather there in an experimental style, weaving in a variety of music in this ambitious ensemble drama.
The Eagle of the Pacific
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, a brilliant tactician, is a loyal subject of the emperor, despite his grave misgivings about leading Japan's navy into war with the United States. He opposes the attack on Pearl Harbor, but, overruled, he leads his forces to the best of his ability.
Japan's Longest Day
Following the detonation of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Japanese military and the government clash over the demand from the Allies for unconditional surrender. Minister of the Army Anami leads the military officers who propose to fight on, even to the death of every Japanese citizen. Emperor Hirohito, however, joins with his ministers in asking the unthinkable, the peaceful surrender of Japan. When the military plots a coup to overthrow the Emperor's civilian government, Anami must face the choice between his desires and loyalty to his Emperor.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Colonel Kato's Falcon Squadron
A 1944 propaganda film that depicts the fictionalised career of IJAAF pilot Tateo Kato, who led the 64th Sentai during the early months of the Pacific War. The film has scenes featuring Ki-43 fighters escorting Ki-21 bombers to attack Rangoon, where they are attacked by P-40 Warhawk and Brewster Buffalo fighters.
Love Letter
A sad and troubled man finds a new job five years after the end of WWII, where he writes love letters for other people.
Atragon
The legendary empire of the lost continent of Mu reappears to threaten the world with domination. While countries unite to resist, an isolated World War II Captain has created the greatest warship ever seen, and possibly the surface world's only defense.
Filmography
as Yamamoto, President of Fujita Motors
as Vice Admiral Zenshiro Hoshina - Dir. of the Naval Affairs Bureau
as Inakawa
as Old King in Kotan
as Professor Genda
as Father
as Prime Minister
as Government Official
as Tokyo Defense Command Commander
as Junichiro Takayama
as Hisada Tetsuzō (Hiroshi's father)
as The Commander
as Tomitarō Ōmori
as Prime Minister Konoe
as War Minister Yamagata
as Aki Date
as Aritomo Yamagata
as Takahiro Sakurado
as Fumimaro Konoe
as Ryusuke Nakakoji
as Professor
as Yajima, gang boss
as Prince Fumimaro Konoe
as 2nd Fleet Commander-in-Chief Ito
as Father Iori
as President Sugayama
as Shiraishi
as Assistant Police Inspector Takatsu
as Momosaburo
as Keikichi Asada
as Shintaro
as Shintaro
as (Volume 1)
as Kentaro
as Susumu Hirota
as Soichi Negishi
as Ryo
as Shirō
as Kenji Koyama
as Shinichirô Takebayashi
as Tetsuo Nomoto
as Shozo Narita